Job Description

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Animal Health Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals

Position Overview

Plays a vital role in supporting Animal Health global marketing strategies across various regions and key markets in our Global Marketing Ruminants Team– Beef Solutions. This full-time co-op position involves owning and supporting multiple projects including coordinating and executing marketing activities, participating in omnichannel projects, and providing logistical support for marketing initiatives. This Co-Op will be responsible for an end of assignment presentation to showcase progress made during the duration of the program.  

This position is part of the Future Talent Program (FTP) which provides valuable student opportunities including networking and mentorship as well as personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective communication and problem identification with Global Marketing, Tech Services, and external agencies.

• Play a key role in omnichannel / Digital projects.

• Provide logistical support for marketing activities.

• Coordinate and co-host Quarterly Global Webcast events for internal audiences as well as other virtual team events.

• Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate a strong work ethic.

• Complete professional development e-learning and training modules as needed.

• Participate in Future Talent Program (FTP) networking/professional development events with other inters/co-ops.

Requirements:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student in Business, Marketing, Communications, Animal Science, Veterinary School, or a related field.

• Have completed at least 2 years of college coursework by February 2025.

• Experience working in a multinational and/or corporate business setting (summer intern or co-op).

• Digital marketing proficiency.

• Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to make decisions within scope of authority.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suites with an emphasis on PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.

• Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to adapt to international audiences.

• Able to demonstrate resilience, self-awareness, and a growth mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• Leadership experience during college.

• Previous experience in consumer or professional marketing, PR, or advertising.

• Abroad school or summer work experience.

• Multilingual.

Important Note

This is a 6-month co-op position requiring full-time availability. Travel constitutes about 5% to 10% of the job role. Please note that we do not provide a housing subsidy for this program and housing must be funded 100% by the intern.

Work Location

This is position is based in Rahway, NJ, and follows site guidelines for in office days, currently we have a hybrid model of 3 days in office, 2 days remote but could change to 4 or 5 days in office.

Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected salary range:

$39,600.00-$105,500.00

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

02/14/2025

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